The Coordinator of Undergraduate Advising within the Department of Human Development and Family Studies in the College of Health and Human Sciences is a 12-month, full time special Administrative Professional position. This position plays a critical and supportive role in departmental efforts to provide a quality undergraduate program and exceptional advising. This coordinator promotes undergraduate student success by leading a team of advising professionals and students in utilizing an innovative and holistic approach to advising students and providing resources and referrals necessary to be successful. The primary functions of the Coordinator of Undergraduate Advising are to provide leadership to the undergraduate program, manage undergraduate advising operations, and implement academic and departmental policies and procedures. This person supervises three Academic Success Coordinators (ASC) and two graduate assistants, oversees the undergraduate peer advising program, works closely with the Director of Undergraduate Programs, the Director of the HDFS Online Program, Internship and Practicum Coordinators, and faculty, and reports to the Department Head in HDFS.

Required Job Qualifications

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, HDFS or related area, three years of experience working directly with students in a college/university setting, supervisory experience, and program management experience.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Experience advising transfer and distance learning students, ability to work collaboratively, knowledge of university curriculum processes, strong interpersonal and oral communication skills, written communication skills as evidenced by application materials, presentation experience, the ability to prioritize demands and effectively meet deadlines, a demonstrated ability to do detailed work, computer skills and data base management skills to include Excel, Academic Works, Canvas, EAB, and ARIESweb, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity.

Collaborate with faculty on the Early Childhood Education Major (ECE) committee to support the competitive teacher licensure program, incorporating current state-wide director qualification requirements and honors articulation agreements.

Attend the College of Health and Human Sciences and University Key Advisor meetings to discuss university-wide issues, remain current on policies and programs and disseminate information to HDFS advisors and faculty.

Support faculty with overrides, accommodations, incomplete contracts and student concerns.

Assist the Practicum and Internship Coordinators to ensure a smooth placement process each term.

Implement curriculum changes, to include working with the Registrar’s Office to update degree audits, communicating all curriculum changes to students and advisors, and updating departmental check sheets, handouts, website, and CANVAS advising resources.

Supply Department Head and the Director of Undergraduate and Online Programs with student data as well as input on course schedules and capacity to help prevent and resolve schedule conflicts.

Ensure student files and records are confidentially maintained and properly disposed of when no longer needed.

Percentage Of Time

20

Job Duty Category

Supervision

Duty/Responsibility

Supervise three full-time Academic Success Coordinators.

Mentor and support ASC’s in resolving student issues in advising as well as understanding and enforcing curriculum requirements and departmental and university policies.

Lead weekly professional advisor meetings and co-lead weekly training and supervision meetings with peer and graduate student advisors.

Utilize a Campus Labs evaluation system to ensure excellent advising services and provide feedback and suggestions to staff during supervision meetings.

Conduct annual and bi-annual evaluation meetings with Academic Success Coordinators to assess progress and set or revise professional goals.

Remain current on advising trends and promote professional development.

Percentage Of Time

15

Job Duty Category

Advising/Programming

Duty/Responsibility

Provide holistic advising for the ECE major, HDFS major including five concentrations, and the Gerontology Interdisciplinary Minor, with a focus on relevant courses and co-curricular experiences and promotion of timely graduation.

Advocate for students and provide guidance regarding academic and personal concerns as well as appropriate campus and community referrals.

Chair the HDFS Scholarship Committee each spring and make final decision on scholarship award distribution for departmental awards, after leading the scholarship committee through the decision-making process.

Take ownership of HDFS Undergraduate Program website content and other communication pieces.

To apply, please submit the following materials directly to this posting: A cover letter addressing expertise in undergraduate academic advising, advising ability using in-person and technological formats, experience advising in multicultural contexts and with diverse student groups, addressing required and preferred job qualifications; a Curriculum Vitae; and contact information for three individuals who will be asked for a reference. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

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Colorado State University (CSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.